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Nature Gym: Using Your Environment for Strength Training
Three years ago, my wife and I were on vacation in a remote location with no fitness center in sight. Mornings are my favorite time…
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The Strength of God: According to 1 Samuel 16:7
You know, I used to think I had God all figured out when it came to strength. Growing up, I was that kid who always…
Functional fitness
Why Natural Movement Training Beats Machine-Based Workouts
More than once I have discussed with folks the importance of moving with your body to gain strength and flexibility. https://www.rushwalter.com/what-is-holistic-strength-training-guide-to-mind-body-fitness-in-2025/ Even as a fitness…
Functional fitness
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Natural Movement Strength Training
Several years ago I began investigating the neurological adaptations that occur when people transition from traditional gym training to natural movement patterns. https://www.rushwalter.com/holistic-strength-training-for-beginners/ As someone…
Functional fitness
How Crawling Patterns Transform Your Strength Training
Exercise is a great avenue for individuals with specific physical needs, as well as those who desire to build strength, and endurance. Your choices on…
Functional fitness
Bear Crawl Variations for Total Body Strength Training
When you have been in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and exercise equipment provider for over 30 years you tend to grow bored…
Faith and fitness
MovNat vs. Traditional Gym Training: Which Builds Better Strength?
Three months into my Holistic strength training or what some now call "MovNat" journey, I made a mistake that perfectly illustrates the complexity of comparing…
Functional fitness
MovNat Training Guide: Natural Movement for Modern Life
I discovered another exercise program called MovNat during one period of my fitness career. Despite training consistently for over twenty years, sometimes I felt like…
Faith and fitness
Walking the Fitness Talk
You know, there's nothing that'll humble you faster in the fitness industry than realizing you're not practicing what you preach. https://www.rushwalter.com/holistic-strength-training-for-beginners/ I learned this lesson…
Faith and fitness
Natural Movement Exercise Progressions: Beginner to Advanced
I'll never forget the first time I attempted what I thought was a "simple" bear crawl in front of some of my family members. I…